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This mission leader was a part of the NASA team that put a rover on Mars this year, but she missed it to serve the Lord

Morgan Jones - John and Michelle Wright Amos are both converts to the Church. Michelle was raised Baptist but was one of 13 members of her family baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 21, 1979, according to the New Orleans Advocate . She would later introduce her classmate, John Amos, to the Church by asking him to attend an activity with her. John had been raised Catholic but was interested in learning more. He spent his senior year at Southern University learning about the Church and by the end of that year felt he had received a witness...

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5 ways angels communicate with us

Donald W. Parry, adapted from "Angels: Agents of Light, Love, and Power" - This excerpt was originally published by  LDS Living in August 2018 and is being shared again in honor of the anniversary of the night the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith.  President Boyd K. Packer taught that divine revelation may come in various ways: “The Lord reveals His will through dreams and visions, visitations, through angels, through His own voice, and through the voice of His servants. ‘Whether by mine own voice,’ He said, ‘or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” 1 Depending on the needs of mortals and according to the will of the Lord, angels...

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10 of our favorite resources to prepare your family for general conference

LDS Living Staff - We get excited every spring and fall as general conference draws closer. It's such an incredible blessing to learn from our leaders, strengthen our testimonies, increase our understanding of the gospel, and feel God's love for us. We're looking forward to preparing our homes, hearts, and families to hear the words of our leaders before the October 2020 general conference is broadcast to members around the world . Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has said of the Church's general conferences that “it is an institutional declaration that the heavens are open, that divine guidance is as real today as it was for...

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Looking back on the ‘I’m a Mormon’ campaign and the message it communicated to women in the Church

LDS Living - During her five years as a brand strategist for Bonneville Communications, Neylan McBaine was a part of the team behind the “I’m a Mormon” multimillion-dollar advertising and outreach campaign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. McBaine caught the eye of Boncom, the marketing agency behind not only “I’m a Mormon” but Light The World and other Church campaigns, because of a website she had started, The Mormon Women Project . Unbeknownst to them, McBaine carried with her extensive marketing experience, having worked for years in the Silicon Valley with multiple successful companies, making her an incredible asset to...

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Anxiety and Belief: Practical tips to manage anxiety and allow you to explore your faith without fear

Debra Theobald McClendon, PhD - Editor’s note: Dr. Debra Theobald McClendon is a clinical psychologist who specializes in scrupulosity, a religiously themed subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is the final article in a series discussing McClendon’s thoughts on how anxiety impacts a personal faith crisis and how individuals can navigate their anxiety with faith. McClendon was recently a guest on  LDS Living ’s  All In  podcast. You can listen to the podcast and find more resources on the topic  here . Read Part One:  5 principles of faith to help you prevent your doubts from becoming a faith crisis Read Part Two:  Are you experiencing...

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‘Eagerly I follow Him’: Watch this timeless message from President Nelson on 10 names of Christ

Lindsey Williams - Over 28 years ago, then-Elder Russell M. Nelson spoke in a devotional at Brigham Young University, and though that address was given decades ago, his words are just as relevant today. On Thursday, BYU Speeches released a video titled “ Names of the Savior ,” which pairs remarks from President Nelson’s 1992 address, “ Jesus the Christ—Our Master and More ,” with beautiful imagery and artwork. In the address, President Nelson shared 10 mighty responsibilities of Jesus the Christ: Creator, Jehovah, Advocate with the Father, Immanuel, Son of God, Anointed One, Savior and Redeemer, Judge, Exemplar, and Millennial Messiah. ► You...

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The Church just unveiled a new Spanish-language news page

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unveiled its new Spanish-language news page on Septemer 18, 2020, which consolidates the global faith’s 18 Newsrooms from Latin America, thereby providing a unified experience in sharing information with Spanish speakers around the world. The website— noticias.laiglesiadejesucristo.org —publishes news articles about the Church for the general public (including Latter-day Saints) and is the official Church news source for news media organizations. In coming days, the page will include a section showcasing news of special interest to Latter-day Saints. The existing country-specific Church Newsroom pages in Spanish will be redirected to the new Spanish-language...

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Ask a Latter-day Saint therapist: I’m a Jewish convert to the Church. Some of my ward members are anti-Semitic

Jonathan Decker, LMFT, Contributor - Editor's note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice. This week's column coincides with the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Friday morning,  Elder Quentin L. Cook tweeted  an expression of gratitude for his Jewish friends. Today Rosh Hashanah begins. In Judaism, it marks a new start and begins 10 days of introspection and repentance ending on Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement. To my dear Jewish friends, I admire your faith and commitment. Your...

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Highlights from Elder and Sister Rasband's Face to Face and more social posts from Church leaders you don't want to miss

Valerie Russell - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. When we experience unexpected challenges in life, we are blessed to have access to the words of the prophets to guide us each day. In a Face to Face event Sunday, September 13, Elder Ronald A. Rasband reminded us of how fortunate we are that those messages are available to us:  “Now, the prophet speaks to all of us frequently. It used to be you’d have to wait until general conference or maybe an occasional article in one of...

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What Elder Holland, President Nelson, and a wildflower taught me about what's in a name

Danielle Christensen - There’s a certain power in names. I’ve discovered this especially in nature as I’ve learned from my brother how to recognize the call of a chickadee or as my sister has taught me the names of wildflowers. For me, there is a sense of satisfaction in knowing something’s name—as though by remembering it, perhaps it knows me somehow—and so occasionally, I will put forth the effort to learn about the names of plants and animals that I didn’t know before. The name of one flower in particular has been on my mind as of late—the showy daisy. These daisies are easier...

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'We need wake-up calls': Church answers the question 'Why general conference?'

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - For many people around the globe, bended knee is the posture of prayer, the place we go for ultimate hope when we have nowhere else to turn. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the first weekends in April and October are celebrations of prayer and hope. These are known as general conference. The next one takes place October 3–4, 2020. Some 16 million Latter-day Saints in more than 50 nations will watch or listen in dozens of languages via television, internet stream or radio. This is how you can watch or listen. Church leaders spend countless...

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From Moroni to Joseph Smith: Special episode of Book of Mormon Videos released

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - A special episode of the Book of Mormon Videos series has been published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first appearance of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith , prophet and first president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This video premiered in English during the hour leading up to the Face to Face broadcast for young adults featuring Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Melanie, on Sunday, September 13, and is also now available with Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The new video portrays the prophet Moroni in the ancient Americas...

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‘Try to include God in your journey’: Advice from Chelsie Hightower, a pro dancer and Latter-day Saint

Morgan Jones - Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the  September/October 2020 issue  of  LDS Living  magazine. Chelsie Hightower made her television debut on season four of So You Think You Can Dance , finishing among the top six contestants. She then competed as a dance professional on seven seasons of Dancing with the Stars and founded a camp called Dance Elevated, which seeks to help participants become great dancers and great people. We recently asked her about her career and faith. What is it that you love most about dancing? I love the feeling I have while dancing—free of worries and completely...

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Church chalkboards aren’t just for lessons: Check out one missionary’s unbelievable drawings

Valerie Russell - Given the temporary restrictions on missionary work due to COVID-19, missionaries have sought out creative and innovative ways to share the gospel. Elder Timothy Ritchel is doing just that, taking a love for drawing to a new level by creating stunning portraits of Church leaders and other gospel-related drawings on chalkboards in Church meetinghouses. “I’ve just always enjoyed doing it. I always drew on the chalkboards in my home ward building in Missouri, so I figured I’d just continue. I do it for others’ enjoyment, and here in Utah it’s even more enjoyable for people because they don’t ever expect it,”...

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Here’s how you can preorder your own October general conference wide-margin journal edition

LDS Living Staff - Throughout the years, Church leaders have repeatedly encouraged us to study the general conference messages. One way to preserve your impressions is with the General Conference Addresses Journal Edition ,   which will have all the text of the general conference addresses from October 2020 in one spiral-bound paperback. Extra-wide, lined margins give you space to record your impressions and document insights you receive. At the end of the April 2018 general conference , President Russell M. Nelson, who had just been sustained as the new prophet, extended the following invitation: "I exhort you to study the messages of this conference...

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Understanding how doctrinal principles work together: Read Tad R. Callister's insights

Valerie Russell - Sometimes, considering doctrinal principles as separate and distinct ideas can feel like the best way to fully understand the gospel. Tad R. Callister, an emeritus General Authority and former Sunday School General President, offers an additional approach. In a recent article for Church News , Brother Callister demonstrates the great value in understanding doctrinal principles together.  ► You may also like:  5 ways life would be radically different if Christ never made His Atonement “Understanding the correlation between doctrinal principles can give us a new and broader perspective—somewhat like looking at a completed puzzle rather than viewing each piece individually,” he...

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Enjoy everything you love about Time Out for Women from home with these new virtual bundles

Time Out for Women - Though we can’t gather in person this fall for the live Time Out for Women events, Time Out for Women is pleased to offer all-new digital experience bundles. It’s everything you love about Time Out for Women—at home! Choose how you want to participate through a variety of options. Feed your spirit and strengthen your heart with impactful messages and downloads from the 2020 tour presenters. Join our Take Courage, My Heart study group. Or you can even host your own courage-themed girls’ night in. Here’s a look at some of the offerings that are available, or you can visit tofw.com...

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See what the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple will look like

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an exterior rendering showing the planned design for the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple. This comes as project leaders begin the process of working with local government officials relating to the temple’s design in preparation for the eventual groundbreaking and beginning of construction. ► You may also like: The number of temples without an angel Moroni statue will soon double The Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple, which was announced in October 2019 by President Russell M. Nelson , will be built at Muniogo Crescent, Badili, Port Moresby, Papua New...

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The Light of the World: Why this week's 'Come, Follow Me' reading is arguably the best part of the Book of Mormon

Morgan Jones - There was a lot of speculation leading up to President M. Russell Ballard’s visit to my mission. What was the Lord sending an Apostle to tell us or teach us? The visit came on the heels of the missionary age change and the number of missionaries serving was higher than ever. Maybe he was coming to tell us something we’d never heard before? Others felt certain he was coming to call some of us to repentance and to emphasize obedience. Instead, what did President Ballard do? He read from 3 Nephi 11 and 17. And while it wasn’t anything revolutionary, I...

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For the Strength of Youth conferences to resume in summer 2021

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Based on current information from medical and government officials, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to hold For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences in the United States and Canada beginning in the summer of 2021. Wards are encouraged to reserve the dates they are assigned to attend . Church leaders are closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 in all areas of the world. Based on updated information and local restrictions, the format of the conference may change or sessions may be postponed. If needed, an alternative youth activity will be provided. All affected congregations will receive additional...

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Elder Holland discusses the ‘plague of pornography’ and assures heaven’s help to the struggling

Lindsey Williams - What does COVID-19 have in common with pornography? According to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, the similarities are striking. Speaking at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography’s annual conference, Elder Holland compared the moral plague of pornography to the current pandemic and offered words of encouragement to those battling with pornography, as reported by Church News . In one of several comparisons Elder Holland made between COVID-19 and pornography, Elder Holland explained how COVID-19 spreads through small, imperceptible droplets in the air. Likewise, pornography spreads through pervasive “little pornographic germs,” by television, movies, checkout counters, cell phones, and iPads. In both scenarios, those...

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She has worked with Gladys Knight and just recorded an entire album of Primary songs. Here's why the music is unlike anything you've heard before

Danielle Christensen - Heather Parker had an entire album to record, but all the studios were closed. For over a decade, Parker had been an assistant director to Gladys Knight’s Grammy Award-winning Saints Unified Voices Choir and had even produced the song “ There is a Green Hill Far Away ” for the Empress of Soul’s album Where My Heart Belongs , which received the NAACP’s Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Album in 2015. Parker had big dreams for this new project and planned to record the tracks with the Atlanta Super Choir before releasing the album this year. But when the pandemic hit,...

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Charlie Bird answers, 'If there were a button that could make you straight, would you press it?'

Charlie Bird, excerpted from "Without the Mask" - The August pick for  LDS Living Book Club is  Without the Mask by Charlie Bird. Follow the LDS Living Book Club  Instagram  for more insights with the author. The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles sits boldly over the hills of Santa Monica. The modern building boasts a myriad of fountains and soaring terraces that provide 360-degree views of the surrounding valley and hills. Inside, Western art from the Middle Ages to the present is displayed. Among my favorite pieces housed in the museum is a small collection of paintings by Claude Monet. The first time I saw a Monet...

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Anxiety and belief: Are you experiencing a faith crisis? Here’s what may actually be playing a role

Debra Theobald McClendon, PhD - Editor’s note: Dr. Debra Theobald McClendon is a clinical psychologist who specializes in scrupulosity, a religiously themed subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is the second in a series of three articles discussing McClendon’s thoughts on how anxiety impacts a personal faith crisis and how individuals can navigate their anxiety with faith. McClendon was recently a guest on  LDS Living ’s  All In  podcast. You can listen to the podcast and find more resources on the topic  here .  Read Part One:  5 principles of faith to help you prevent your doubts from becoming a faith crisis Concerns about faith can...